David D. Piper

LOS ANGELES — Stradley Ronon partners David Piper and Melanie Ronen have been named to LA Times Studios’ 2026 Legal Visionaries list in recognition of their leadership, professional achievements and impact through their commitment to the firm’s clients, their craft and the communities they serve.

David leverages more than two decades of experience to advise individuals and global companies in commercial disputes, securities arbitration proceedings, privacy and cybersecurity matters, residential and commercial real estate issues and all aspects of bankruptcy and insolvency.

As chair of the firm’s employment practice, Melanie works side by side with employers to provide practical, tailored solutions to the various issues that arise in the workplace. When litigation is unavoidable, Melanie vigorously defends employers in disputes across the full spectrum of employment-related claims.

About Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
Counseling clients since 1926, Stradley Ronon has helped private and public companies — from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations — achieve their goals by providing pragmatic, value-driven legal counsel. With offices coast to coast, our lawyers seamlessly address the full spectrum of our clients’ needs, ranging from sophisticated corporate transactions to complex commercial litigation.